Definition

To use a computer to manage or handle information, making processes easier and more efficient.

Example

The company decided to computerize its inventory system to improve accuracy and speed.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the plan to computerize our office tasks?

Yeah, I think it's a great idea!

It will really help us save time and reduce errors when we computerize everything.

Absolutely! I'm looking forward to seeing how it all works out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Computerize → It is formed from "computer" (from Latin *computare*, meaning to calculate or count) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "computerize" means to make something into a form that can be processed by a computer.

Memory Tip

Think of 'calculating' ('computare') with a computer and how 'to make' something ('-ize') into a computer format — that's what computerize means.

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